The Parodia genus includes a multitude of showy and easy-to-grow small ball cacti. These are excellent beginning cacti. Ball cacti are ribbed and relatively small. It doesn't like direct sunlight and is accustomed to more water than many other cacti.
Ball Cactus Care
Cactaceae notocactus
What is the plant
After a reorganization of the genus, the Parodia genus now includes plants that were formerly known as notocactus, eriocactus, and brasilicactus. Parodia is native to central South America, where they enjoy somewhat more moisture than most people associate with cacti. They are also not full-sun plants, but especially during the summer months of strong sun, they appreciate some daytime shade. Older plants will frequently produce flowers in yellow, red, orange, or pink, depending on the species.
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
max 8b
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Throughout the growing season (spring and summer) provide regular water. In the winter, cut back watering and let the soil almost dry between waterings, but do not let it completely dry out.
Fertilizer
During the growing season, fertilize with a cacti fertilizer mix. These respond especially well to fertilizer. Suspend feeding during the dormant winter period.
Sunlight
Parodia typically doesn't like direct afternoon sunlight and should be in the partial shade through the hottest hours. They can take direct sunlight in the morning and afternoons.
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Soil
A rich, fast-draining cactus mix is ideal.
Temperature
Average room temperatures of above 65 °F (18 °C) will suffice. In the winter, plants can tolerate colder temperatures.
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